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Ministerial Release of the 2019 NSC Results

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19Ministerial Release of the 2019 NSC Results

Let’s grow South Africa together


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National Senior Certificate Programme

7 JANUARY 2020

16:00 to 19:00

Vodacom Dome Noordwyk, Midrand

TIME ITEM

16:00 – 17h45 Technical Briefing – Director General: Mr HM Mweli

18:00 – 18:03 Opening and Welcome by MC: Mr Peter Ndoro

18:03 – 18:08 SABC Chairperson: Mr Bongumusa Makhathini

18:08 – 18:40 Keynote Address by Basic Education Minister

Mrs Angie Motshekga, MP

18:40 – 18:56 Prize Giving

18:57 - 19:00 Vote of Thanks


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ContentsMessage from the Minister 4

Class of 2019 7

Report Card – Class of 2019 9

Top Achievers

• Top Mathematics Achievers 12

• Top Physical Science Achievers 14

• Top Technical Maths Achievers 16

• Top Technical Science Achievers 18

• Learner’s with Special Needs Education (SNE) Achievers

v Top SNE Achiever 20

v Special Awards 21

• Top South African Sign Language (SASL) 22

Home Language (HL) Achievers

• Top Achievers in Quintile 1 24





Important Information for Learners 34

Sponsors 43


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Minster’s Message to the Class of 2019

The Class of 2019 sat for the National Senior

Certificate (NSC) examinations in a year that our

great nation celebrated 25 years of democracy,

constituted the sixth democratic parliament and

South Africans united in celebrating yet another

Rugby World Cup victory. In his State of the

Nation Address, the President of the Republic

of South Africa, the honourable Cyril Matamela

Ramaphosa highlighted education as one of the

seven priorities of the new administration. The

cornerstone of the democratic era has been an

improving education system committed to the

pursuit of quality basic education, the necessary

raising of standards and careful introspection of

progress. Government’s strategy of improving

basic education quality has been articulated in

the National Development Plan (NDP) Vision

2030: Our future – Make it work.

In this regard, the education sector has listed

eleven priorities for this administration, which

include inter alia, improving the foundational

skills of literacy and numeracy; implementation

of a curriculum with skills and competencies

for a changing world; dealing decisively

with quality and efficiency through the

implementation of standardised assessments;

urgent implementation of the two-years of

Early Childhood Development before Grade

one, promoting school safety, health and

social cohesion and completing an integrated

Infrastructure Development Plan. It is against

these priorities and noting that the education

enterprise is a highly complex activity where the

outcome is based on a multiplicity of factors,

that we use the National Senior Certificate

examination results, as one of the barometers

to evaluate our success. There are noteworthy

signs of progress as observed in the recent

cycles of international and regional assessment

programmes.


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A total of 617 429 full-time candidates sat for

the 2019 NSC examinations. The achievements

of the class of 2019 confirm that the standard

and quality of the South African examinations

system is improving annually and stabilising. The

proficiency of our education system is confirmed

by:

• An improvement in the pass rate and

quality of passes in many gateway

subjects.

• A noteworthy and credible increase in

the percentage of learners who achieved

the NSC.

• A significant increase in the percentage

of learners qualifying for admission to

Bachelor’s Studies.

• Phenomenal gains in the margins of

improvement among Quintile 1 to 3

schools.

As we celebrate the Class of 2019, it is appropriate

to applaud the astounding achievements of

the champions of the Class of 2019. These are

learners who have persevered despite all odds to

ensure that they make our country proud. These

bright stars will serve as inspirational icons for

future classes and generation of learners. We

salute you for your outstanding achievements

and we are confident that you will take up your

rightful place as the future leaders of our nation

The objective of the schooling system is to

ensure that every learner attains a National

Senior Certificate that serves as a gateway

to a career, entrepreneurial opportunities or

further studies. Therefore, learners who do not

meet the requirements of the NSC in their first

attempt, are offered a second opportunity in

the June Examinations. The Department has

also established a Second Chance Programme,

which offers support to learners that would

require to write either the June Examination or

the following November Examination as a part-

time candidate.

Congratulations to the Class of

2019!

Your hard work has been justly rewarded. I

encourage you to see this achievement as an

important milestone to even greater success

in furthering your life opportunities in higher

education, in the workplace and as valuable

citizens in our constitutional democracy. I also

thank parents, teachers, principals, teacher


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unions, communities, district and provincial

officials, and social partners for supporting the

Class of 2019. I therefore invite all education

stakeholders and the broader South African

Community to view the results with a sense

of ownership and involvement to support

the projects, programmes and efforts of the

Department in our mission to deliver quality

basic education to all learners.

Mrs AM Motshekga, MP

Minister of Basic Education


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Class of 2019


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The class of 2019 entered the education system

in Grade 1 in the year 2008. This is the year in

which the first National Senior Certificate (NSC)

exit examination was written country wide. The

National Curriculum Statement (NCS) which

leads to the attainment of the NSC was refined

in 2014 with the introduction of the Curriculum

and Assessment Policy Statement (CAPS).

This cohort is therefore the beneficiaries of an

established curriculum with an abundance of

resources. We have therefore gone full circle in

the administration of the NSC examination and it

is pleasing to note that our examination system

has grown from strength to strength due to its

continuous refinement and re-engineering.

The Class of 2019 is the second cohort to offer

a series of new subjects in the Grade 12 NSC

examinations. These include South African Sign

Language at Home Language level (SASL HL),

Technical Mathematics, Technical Sciences,

Civil Technology (Construction /Civil Services/

Woodworking), Electrical Technology (Digital

Systems/Electronic/Power Systems) and

Mechanical Technology (Automotive/Fitting

and Machining/Welding and Metal Work). These

learners are the beneficiaries of the educational

transformation that heralded the move towards

a technologically enhanced curriculum.

The 2019 NSC examination was written by 504

303 full time candidates and 106 385 part-time

candidates. In addition the 2019 November

examination was written by 11 184 Senior

Certificate candidates that wrote the 2019 June

examination and based on a special Ministerial

concession were allowed to write the 2019

November examination, so as to grant them

another opportunity to improve their previous

results. The 2019 NSC examination comprised

339 645 (55%) girl learners and 277 784 boy

learners (45%).

Class of 2019


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Report Card Class Of 2019

Table 1: Overall Performance of the Class of 2019

Province2019

Total Wrote Total Achieved % Achieved

Eastern Cape 63 198 48 331 76.5

Free State 25 572 22 602 88.4

Gauteng 97 829 85 342 87.2

Kwazulu-Natal 116 937 95 017 81.3

Limpopo 70 847 51 855 73.2

Mpumalanga 43 559 34 995 80.3

North West 26 819 23 272 86.8

Northern Cape 9 138 6 990 76.5

Western Cape 50 404 41 502 82.3

National 504 303 409 906 81.3

Graph 1: Comparison of NSC performance 2008 to 2019


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Table 2: Performance of the Class of 2019 by type of qualification

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EC 63 198 20 419 32.3 17 816 28.2 10 055 15.9 40 0.1 48 330 76.5

FS 25 572 9 992 39.1 8 555 33.5 4 051 15.8 0 0.0 22 598 88.4

GP 97 829 43 494 44.5 29 616 30.3 12 193 12.5 1 0.0 85 304 87.2

KZN 116 937 44 189 37.8 32 696 28.0 18 086 15.5 43 0.0 95 014 81.3

LP 70 847 19 022 26.8 18 558 26.2 14 270 20.1 5 0.0 51 855 73.2

MP 43 559 14 228 32.7 13 124 30.1 7 627 17.5 16 0.0 34 995 80.3

NW 26 819 9 964 37.2 8 677 32.4 4 628 17.3 0 0.0 23 269 86.8

NC 9 138 2 769 30.3 2 624 28.7 1 597 17.5 0 0.0 6 990 76.5

WC 50 404 21 981 43.6 13 006 25.8 6 477 12.9 0 0.0 41 464 82.3

NAT 504 303 186 058 36.9 144 672 28.7 78 984 15.7 105 0.0 409 819 81.3


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Table 3: Full-time candidates’ performance at 30% and above in key subjects, 2018 to 2019

Subjects

2018 2019

Wrote Achieved

30% & Above

%

AchievedWrote

Achieved

30% & Above% Achieved

Accounting 90 278 65 481 72.5 80 110 62 796 78.4

Agricultural Science 95 291 66 608 69.9 92 680 69 132 74.6

Business Studies 192 139 124 618 64.9 186 840 132 571 71.0

Economics 115 169 84 395 73.3 107 940 74 796 69.3

Geography 269 621 200 116 74.2 271 807 218 821 80.5

History 154 536 138 570 89.7 164 729 148 271 90.0

Life Orientation 618 726 617 041 99.7 610 234 609 101 99.8

Life Sciences 310 041 236 584 76.3 301 037 217 729 72.3

Mathematical Literacy 294 204 213 225 72.5 298 607 240 816 80.6

Mathematics 233 858 135 638 58.0 222 034 121 179 54.6

Physical Science 172 319 127 919 74.2 164 478 124 237 75.5


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Top Mathematics Achievers

1st

Timothy MurphyRondebosch Boys’ High SchoolWestern Cape

Timothy Murphy had to forego his success in sport in order to excel in his academics. This he managed to accomplish by surrounding himself with like-minded, positive friends – a lesson for the 2020 cohort of Grade 12s.

His proficiency in Mathematics saw him achieve the top award at his school. He also received other prestigious awards like the Top AP Mathematics learner in Grade 12 and the joint first place position in the SAIPA National Accounting Olympiad, in 2018. His pursuit of success in the field of Mathematics will see Timothy reading for an Actuarial Sciences degree at UCT in 2020.

Elon Musk’s lack of conformity, yet still being a trend-setting entrepreneur, is a quality that appeals to this young man. He would like people to be more helpful because this would improve the lives of all South Africans.

Timothy is inspired by the philosophical quote from the show Gurren Lagann, ‘We evolve, beyond the person that we were a minute before. Little by little, we advance with each turn.’

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Ivan Badenhorst Outeniqua HoerskoolWestern Cape

Ivan’s greatest challenge during his school career was his brother having to undergo surgery to remove a brain tumour.

Ivan has been placed in his school’s top 10 academic group, year after year and ended his school career in the top three. He will be studying Engineering in Belgium in 2020 and he is looking forward to the opportunities this new beginning brings.

His father is his inspiration as he is a great example of someone who is successful in life and he has guided Ivan to push hard at everything he does. His role model is Nikola Tesla who, despite not being mentioned too often in the History books, was an amazing scientist who made a number of discoveries in his lifetime.

He advises the Grade 12s of 2020 to start working from Day 1 and his wish for the people of this country is that we all work together toward a common goal, rather than working against each other.

“Fate whispers to the wolf, ‘You cannot withstand the storm’ and the wolf whispers back, ‘I am the storm’, is his favourite quote.


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3rd

Mukona Martin RanzidaMbilwi Secondary SchoolLimpopo

Time is a precious resource at school, so learning to manage a heavy workload in order to extract the best possible schooling experience was an essential skill Mukona had to develop.

Mukona’s Science teacher, Mr Takalani was a source of inspiration in Grade 10 as he motivated Mukona to develop an interest in Mathematics and Physical Science. As a result of this, he was named the top learner in these subjects in Grade 11 and the top learner in Mathematics in Grade 12 at his school.

The work and words of Albert Einstein have had a major impact on Mukona’s career choice and has motivated him to pursue his passion for studying Mathematical Science this year.

Mukona would like to see the eradication of high unemployment rates and poverty in South Africa. His advice to the Class of 2020: ‘Give it your all when studying and when writing your final exams. Aim high and remain focussed.’ The quote that inspires him is ‘Where there’s a will, there’s a way.’


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Top Physical Sciences Achievers

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Lutendo MulaisiThengwe Secondary SchoolKwaZulu-Natal

Lutendo Mulaisi, a keen Mathematics and Physical Sciences learner, struggled to find the balance between his love for these two subjects and the remaining five subjects. Invariably, his love for these subjects saw him walk away with the Mathematics Excellence Award and he featured in the Top 100, in the National Science Olympiad.

In addition to these achievements, Lutendo also appeared in the Top 10 for the Limpopo AMESA Awards (Association for Mathematics Education of South Africa). This future Mechatronics Engineering student received his inspiration from both his principal, who told him that one’s circumstances do determine one’s future, and Steve Jobs, whose work ethic he admired.

He believes that in order to achieve success in Grade 12, hard work is key and he sums it up with these words, ‘Hard work beats talent, when talent does not work hard.’ Lutendo is of the opinion that one of the greatest challenges facing South Africa today is the lack of infrastructure. He solidly believes infrastructure development projects will enable the country to succeed in the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

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Enrique Alvino Hlatshwayo-Mentor Nellmapius Secondary Gauteng

Being an introvert, Enrique initially found it challenging to interact with schoolmates. In Grade 12 he decided to sharpen his communication skills and interact with fellow learners. This opened the doors of learning to him.

His performance was consistent from Grade 8 to Grade 12. Year after year he raked in top academic awards. All along his mother was there to motivate him. He admires her resilience and kindness.

Enrique advises the Grade 12 Class of 2020 to prepare in good time and study independently. He intends to enrol for a BCom degree in Accounting Sciences and dreams of becoming a Chartered Accountant.

This young man’s favourite quote is by Napoleon Hill, ‘Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve’.


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3rd

Makhonza BhekamandabaEdendale Technical High SchoolKwaZulu-Natal

Despite facing several challenges, which included almost losing his mother during the trial examination, he still managed to achieve 100% in Mathematics in September.

His inspiration came from the top Mathematics and Physical Science learner of 2018, David Mark Dodkins. In order to achieve his ambition of practising Actuarial Sciences, once he has completed his degree at UCT, he will live by the words of his role model, Sir Isaac Newton, ‘If I have seen further than any man, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.’ To this end, he attributes his success to those who have invested in him.

Makhonza would love to see more South Africans becoming ‘world players’ who could invest in entrepreneurship. He encourages the Grade 12 Class of 2020 to make sacrifices and to work hard from the first day.


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Top Technical Maths Achievers

1st 2nd

Phillip Mnisi Hazyview Comprehensive SchoolMpumalanga

In preparation for the writing of the Grade 12 exami-nations, Phillip sacrificed his own study time to men-tor fellow Grade 12 learners. Burning the candle at both ends rewarded him with best achiever awards in Technical Sciences and Technical Mathematics.

Phillip’s mother has taught him that dedication and hard work are the best weapons when striking for success.

Nikola Tesla, who believes that ‘Of all things, I like books best’, inspires him. Phillip’s love for books mo-tivates him to pursue his studies in Mechanical Engi-neering at the University of Johannesburg.

He advises the Class of 2020 to avoid procrastination and he believes that South Africa can change for the better if teenagers change their mind sets.

Phillip’s favourite quote is, ‘Everybody is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid’ (Albert Ein-stein).

Bayanda MahlabaInanda Newtown Comprehensive SchoolKwaZulu-Natal

Bayanda Mahlaba’s greatest challenge was punc-tuality as he had to walk a great distance to attend Inanda Newtown Comprehensive School. He learnt that the early bird catches the fattest worm. A lack of sufficient time to rest did not discourage him and he lived by the maxim, ‘No pain, no gain’.

When he faced challenges, he turned to his friend, Samkelo Magubane – a fellow learner who was also a top achiever in his class. Bayanda will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the Nelson Mandela Uni-versity in 2020.

The leadership qualities of the deputy principal at his previous school, Mr S. S. Zuma, were most admired by this young man. He believes that Mr Zuma instilled discipline and this benefited the learners in his care.

Bayanda’s advice to the Grade 12s of 2020 is to be disciplined and to aim to achieve top marks in every subject.


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3rd

Phumlani D. MavimbelaDd Mabuza Comprehensive SchoolMpumalanga

Phumlani Mavimbela, a top learner in Electrical Technology and Engineering, Graphics and Designs at his school intends pursuing a career in Electrical Engineering.

He found that helping his peers was both a challenge and an advantage: a challenge because it took up his time and an advantage as it strengthened his own knowledge.

His sister, Ms L. P. Magagula, was his greatest inspiration as she always believed in his potential. His Electrical Technology educator, Mr B. C. Nkuna, also took a keen interest in him and encouraged him to do his best.

Phumlani’s advice to the Grade 12s of 2020 is to ‘fall in love with their studies’ as, according to Albert Einstein, ‘A genius is 1% talented and 99% hard-working.’ Phumlani believes that discipline in South African schools remains problematic.


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Top Technical Science Achievers

1st

Masixole NogemaneVakele Technical Senior Secondary SchoolEastern Cape

Masixole greatest challenge was to watch his mother struggle to put him through school with virtually no financial backup.

His class teacher, Mr Daniel provided mentoring and encouragement. Through Mr Daniel, Masixole found himself receiving recognition for being the best Technical Sciences student. His mother remains Masixole’s role model because of her resilience, pa-tience, humanity and diligence.

This young man’s message to the Class of 2020 is, ‘If you know where you are coming from, you know where you certainly are going and it is a must. Noth-ing beats sacrifice if you really want to succeed in life’.

Masixole’s passion for Technology will see him pur-suing Mechanical Technology at a tertiary institution in 2020. If he could change anything in South Africa it would certainly be investment in the youth from the rural areas. They need platforms that would help to inspire them to look beyond their current situations.

Masixole lives by the adage: “90 percent is bad things people say about you, but ten percent is how you respond to them.”

2nd

Phillip Mnisi Hazyview Comprehensive SchoolMpumalanga

In preparation for the writing of the Grade 12 exami-nations, Phillip sacrificed his own study time to men-tor fellow Grade 12 learners. Burning the candle at both ends rewarded him with best achiever awards in Technical Sciences and Technical Mathematics.

Phillip’s mother has taught him that dedication and hard work are the best weapons when striking for success.

Nikola Tesla, who believes that ‘Of all things, I like books best’, inspires him. Phillip’s love for books mo-tivates him to pursue his studies in Mechanical Engi-neering at the University of Johannesburg.

He advises the Class of 2020 to avoid procrastination and he believes that South Africa can change for the better if teenagers change their mind sets.

Phillip’s favourite quote is, ‘Everybody is a genius but if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid’ (Albert Ein-stein).


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3rd

Bayanda MahlabaInanda Newtown Comprehensive SchoolKwaZulu-Natal

Bayanda Mahlaba’s greatest challenge was punc-tuality as he had to walk a great distance to attend Inanda Newtown Comprehensive School. He learnt that the early bird catches the fattest worm. A lack of sufficient time to rest did not discourage him and he lived by the maxim, ‘No pain, no gain’.

When he faced challenges, he turned to his friend, Samkelo Magubane – a fellow learner who was also a top achiever in his class. Bayanda will be studying Mechanical Engineering at the Nelson Mandela Uni-versity in 2020.

The leadership qualities of the deputy principal at his previous school, Mr S. S. Zuma, were most admired by this young man. He believes that Mr Zuma instilled discipline and this benefited the learners in his care.

Bayanda’s advice to the Grade 12s of 2020 is to be disciplined and to aim to achieve top marks in every subject.


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Top Special Needs Education (SNE)Achiever

Tiyani MbendzaniRevoni School For The Blind Limpopo

Tiyani lost his sight in Grade 5 and had to discontin-ue school to repeat the grade the following year at Rivoni School for the Blind. At this school he found new light and hope.

The journey was not easy because initially there was a shortage of devices for someone who was totally blind. Former Grade 12 learners who excelled in spite of their impairments encouraged Tiyani to achieve his best.

This young man attained position one throughout high school and raked in top achievers awards in his district. He intends to read law at the University of Johannesburg.

Tiyani advises the Class of 2020 to respect their teachers. His favourite quote is ‘Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.’


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Sibabalwe Mkunqwana Vukuhambe Special SchoolEastern Cape

Sibabalwe Mkunqwana, who suffers from Athetoit Cerebral Palsy, is wheelchair bound and has to use Augmentative Alternative Communication devices as she cannot speak nor write. She uses the computer with an eye gaze (an aid which is controlled by the movement of the eyes) which facilitates her com-munication. However, a personal assistant is also on standby, when she becomes too tired to read. As the first person in Africa to receive the eye gaze, Siba-balwe feels extremely proud.

The intolerance and ignorance about her condition, as well as her dependence on others, posed the greatest challenge to this young woman.

Sibabalwe would like to further her studies in English in 2020. Her love for English is inspired by the poet, Lebo Mashile, who writes about the struggles that women face every day.

Sibabalwe cites her mother’s persistence in ensur-ing that her daughter receives a proper education as the reason for her success – despite her chal-lenges. She lives by the inspirational words of Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, ‘Challenges come, and I will al-ways win!’ South Africa’s lack of facilities for disabled learners poses the greatest risk to this marginalised group achieving success in their lives.

Mandlenkosi Praise-God MbathaMzimela High SchoolKwaZulu-Natal

Mandlenkosi Mbatha, who suffers from Athetoit Cer-ebral Palsy, is wheelchair bound and is unable to write. He also suffers from visual and speech impair-ment and has to use assistive devices to facilitate his communication.

Despite these challenges, Mandlenkosi has achieved what he had set out to achieve – his National Sen-ior Certificate. He accepts that this achievement will allow him to pursue his dream of studying Business Management.

Oscar Pistorius’s skill to overcome his physical disa-bility and achieve success on the world stage of ath-letics serves as this young man’s inspiration – not to let one’s circumstances stifle one’s progress. This is also the message he wishes to share with the Grade 12s of 2020.

The biggest challenge facing young people with dis-abilities in South Africa, according to Mandlenkosi, is the lack of schools that can accommodate them – especially in the rural areas.

Special Awards - SNE


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Top South African Sign Language (SASL ) Home Language (HL ) Achievers

1st

Thabile Mathumbu Kwathintwa School for the Deaf KwaZulu-Natal

Thabile was initially afraid when her parents sent her to boarding school but she soon realised that Kwathintwa School for the Deaf was the best place for her to study for her future.

Her mother is her role model as she encourages Tha-bile to work hard so that she can have a better future.

She is inspired by her sign language teacher, Zohra Moosa as she is a very good person and always push-es Thabile to focus on her studies. She dreams of fol-lowing in her teacher’s footsteps and wants to pur-sue a career in education.

She firmly believes in the quote, ‘Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world’ and her wish is that deaf and hearing peo-ple get equal opportunities because she believes that the deaf can do anything they put their minds to do-ing.

Thabile is proud of being named Dux Scholar at her school for 2019 after having received awards in all of her subjects. If the grade 12s of 2020 follow her ad-vice of working hard from the beginning of the year they too can achieve their best results by the end of their matric year.

2nd

Lisa Nondumiso Msiza St Vincent School for the DeafGauteng

Nondumiso’s greatest challenge in her school career was overcoming the fear of seeking help when she felt unsure and lost in her studies. Her persistence, determination and a strong desire to be the best she can amongst her peers paid off when her library teacher, gave her time to read. Nondumiso discovered that reading opens up a whole new world for a keen reading student.

Her inspiration remains Ms Tamsin Thomas. She treated her as if she were the most important learner in the entire school. That special attention Ms Tamsin gave her, inspired Nondumiso to excel particularly in her Home Language (SASL). Nondumiso’s greatest achievements include bagging both Academic and Sports Awards, proving that a healthy body leads to a healthier mind-set.

She advises the Grade 12s of 2020 to prioritise. ‘If you haven’t realised it by now, the results of this year’s labour will greatly determine your future. Teachers at school want each learner to excel. Approach them without fear and you will be amazed at what you can achieve.’

Her future plans are to become a teacher or a veterinarian.


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Top South African Sign Language (SASL ) Home Language (HL ) Achievers

3rd

Philile SheziKwathintwa School For The DeafKwazulu Natal

Philile Shezi, a dedicated deaf learner from Kwa-Zulu Natal, had to overcome the loss of her mother during her final examination. This resilient young lady was inspired by her mother and her pursuit of success is to honour her memory.

Her favourite subject, Sign Language, is instrumental in her choice of career – to further her studies in Sign Language. Philile’s desire is to see more education-al facilities and opportunities for the deaf, especially those in the rural areas of South Africa.

She acknowledges and appreciates the role her Sign Language educator, Alicia James, has played in her life and hopes that she would be able to follow in her footsteps. She encourages all Grade 12 learners to study diligently and to achieve their dreams.


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Top Achievers - Quintile 1

1st

Siyabonga Cele Bizimali High School KwaZulu-Natal

Siyabonga’s peers always looked up to him as a role model and this motivated him to attain good grades. A lack of resources never discouraged him because his faith in God kept his eye on his academic goals.

Mr P.M. Dumakude, his Physical Sciences teacher inspired him to invest extra time and effort into his academics. This hard work rewarded him with distinctive results in all his subjects and being crowned the top learner at school. He will continue the hard work this year and intends to study Actuarial Sciences.

Ms Ntuli, his school principal, is his role model because her humble and respectful demeanour motivated him to approach every task with love and to lead by example.

Siyabonga believes that education is key in reforming society and he advises the Class of 2020 to remain focused and study with determination. His motto is, ‘If it is to be, it is up to me’.

2nd

Trevor MashabelaRantobeng High SchoolLimpopo

Trevor Mashabela is a young man who turned his greatest challenge into a positive learning experi-ence. Initially, he could not work in a group, howev-er, he learnt that his communication skills improved the more he worked in the group.

His brother’s passion for education rubbed off on him and Trevor received the Top Achiever Award in both his Circuit and his District. This prospective medical practitioner will be studying at Sefako Mak-gatho Health Science University in 2020. His career choice is inspired by the former Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, a man whom he felt improved the health care system in South Africa.

Trevor believes that the disparity between the rural and urban areas, in terms of educational resources, is one of the challenges that must be addressed. In his view, the Grade 12 class of 2020 must prioritise schoolwork and must believe the words of Nelson Mandela that ‘Education is the most powerful weap-on we can use to change the world.’


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3rd

Fortune KhozaArcon-Oaks Comprehensive High School Mpumalanga

Fortune Khoza’s greatest challenge was his desire to overcome negativity brought about by peers who do not share his passion for excellence in their studies. In 2018, upon realising that he might not attain his dreams if he did not shake up his act, he requested his parents to find him an alternative institution to pursue his schooling to attain better grades. In spite of his parents’ financial challenges, they obliged to his request. He found the environment of his new school invigorating and full of like-minded people who challenged him to stay on top of his game.

One of the Top Achievers of the class of 2017, Mr Thalentha Ngobeni, remains Fortune’s inspiration because he proved that one’s background does not matter. As long as one can apply oneself in everything one does, one can overcome almost every obstacle in one’s way. Two female Mathematics teachers remain forever etched in Fortune’s memory, Mesdames Khumalo and Mashele from his primary school days. These teachers are both responsible for the love and passion he has for Maths. Through their dedication and hard work, he won numerous awards in Mathematics.

One of his greatest achievements was being awarded a bronze medal at the Eskom Expo ISF in 2018.

The one thing he would change, given a chance in South Africa, is to introduce Computer Sciences to learners from early stages of their schooling because in his opinion, Computer Sciences is the catalyst to economic prosperity and stability in the country.

His advice to the class of 2020 is to always stay focused. ‘A Grade 12 learner needs to feel guilty if a day passes by without studying. Start studying as early as possible, when others are enjoying their sleep, that is your time to get down on your knuckles and work!’

Fortune intends studying Actuarial Science in 2020. This young achiever’s favourite quotation is, ‘Optimisim is the faith that leads to achievements. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence’ - by Helen Keller.


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Mutshidzi GanyanePatrick Ramaano Secondary SchoolLimpopo

A young woman, Nelly Magadani, who did well at school and attended university, inspired Mutshidzi Ganyane to excel at school. Muthshidzi also saw her as her mentor. 2018 was a memorable year for this young lady as she achieved the Top Learner Award in the Vhembe District Awards and second position in the Department of Energy’s National Quiz.

This year will see Mutshidzi registering to study Computer Engineering. Oprah Winfrey’s resilience in the face of adversity serves as her motivation to chase her dreams and this is summed up in her favourite Walt Disney quote, ‘All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.’ Hard work, perseverance and dedication are the ingredients to attaining a successful Grade 12 certificate. This is her message to the Class of 2020.

She believes that the only way young people will achieve success in South Africa is if they showcase their talents and skills and fight the scourge of substance abuse.

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Rotenda MantshaPatrick Romaano Secondary SchoolLimpopo

Rotenda Mantsha is a young man who was inspired by a former learner at his school, Matlonya Hemelton. This 2015 learner showed Rotenda that it was possible to write the Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Economics examination on one day and achieve 100% in the three subjects.

However, the challenge that Rotenda had was time management, but this challenge was overcome with the help of one of his teachers. This provincial top achiever ascribes his desire for success to achievements of his father, who eventually became a lecturer, after overcoming abject poverty.

In 2020, Rotenda will be attending the University of Witwatersrand and he intends of pursuing a career in Chemical Engineering.

Rotenda believes that if South Africans lived by Joel Osteen’s words, ‘When you focus on being a blessing, God makes sure that you are blessed in abundance,’ they will be able to achieve the impossible. These words should also inspire the Grade 12 learners of 2020. They should strive to always be ahead of the educator. This will ensure success.


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3rd

Nduvho Nesta Phasani Bizimali High School KwaZulu-Natal

Nduvho advises the Class of 2020 to always do their best and study. Financial constraints never discouraged this high flyer to attain sterling grades. He is forever grateful to those who assisted him to get additional study guides and attend extra classes.

His greatest achievements include being the top learner in his school in Grade 10, Grade 11 and Grade 12, and that he is among the top 50 black Grade 12s who was offered the prestigious Siyandisa Scholarship.

Nduvho intends to study Actuarial Sciences. This dream was sparked by Takalani Bambela, the first learner who attained 100% in Mathematics and Physical Sciences in his district.

This young achiever believes that, ‘if you hear a voice within you saying you can’t paint, then paint by all means, and that voice will be silenced’.


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1st

Tlotlo LekgobaBaitiredi Technical And Commercial High SchoolNorthern Cape

Tlotlo Lekgoba’s favourite quote comes from Sis Cikizwa Bacela of the Siyandisa Foundation, ‘Do not pursue excellence, you will fail dismally; but if you excel, you leave room for learning…the more you excel, the more people recognise you.’ These words are the cornerstone of this young lady’s success at school.

She challenged herself to go beyond the norm by enrolling for nine subjects. She opted to study Life Sciences and Physical Sciences on her own from Grade 10. She believed that if Andrew Tucker – the 2015 Top Achiever – could miss half of his Matric year and still achieve great success, she could also do it.

Being awarded the Assmang Khumani Mine Schol-arship and receiving support from the Siyandisa Foundation, were instrumental in Tlotlo’s success at school. This young lady will be reading for an Ac-tuarial Sciences degree at the University of the Wit-watersrand. She acknowledges Ms Ssenyomo, her EMS and Accounting educator from Grade 8, as her greatest motivator.

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Lomso DumezweniNyanga High SchoolEastern Cape

Being the younger sibling of a few smart and intelli-gent older siblings pressurised Lomso Dumezweni to excel in whatever he attempted. His self-confidence ensured that he not only met this challenge head-on, but it also made him determined to exceed his sib-lings’ achievements, especially those of his brother, Lisakhanya. This brother, who matriculated in 2016, was his main inspiration.

Lomso’s family’s battle with chronic diseases has motivated him to find solutions to today’s health problems, especially to those diseases that plague his family. This has inspired him to read for a degree in Medicine. His father’s dual degrees in Law and Ed-ucation serve as a constant reminder of what is at-tainable.

Lomso regards the lack of resources, especially com-puters in rural schools, as one of the challenges that South Africa still has to resolve. He advises the 2020 group of matriculants to work hard from the first day and to remain focused and shares the words of Bry-ant McGill with them, ‘Your calm mind is the ultimate weapon. So, relax.’


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3rd

Blessings Tsakane Chauke Dendron Secondary Limpopo

Blessings overcame the challenges associated with a demanding academic programme by developing an environment which encouraged team work, identi-fying her priorities, designing a study timetable and calling on the assistance of her teachers.

She is inspired by her Mathematics teacher and her Principal as they taught her to keep working hard even in the most trying times. The support and love her mother has always given her has helped Bless-ings develop into a stronger and more motivated person and this is the reason Blessings calls her mom her role model.

Her greatest achievements include that she was part of the top 10 team in Limpopo for the AMESA Math-ematics Olympiad and she intends to study Chemical Engineering at the University of Pretoria in 2020.

Blessings wants the Class of 2020 to realise that what is needed to do well is hard work, persever-ance, teamwork and the will to succeed. She says, ‘You may fail along the way but it’s important to learn from your mistakes and ask for assistance.


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1st

Greta Catharina KurpershoekMiddelburg HoërskoolMpumalanga

The Actuarial Sciences Department of the University of Pretoria will be the home of Greta Kurpershoek for the next few years. This young Christian woman ascribes her academic success to the inspiration she had received from her Mathematics educator, Ms Christa le Roux.

Greta believes that the ultimate aim of every Grade 12 learner should be ‘to reach for the moon and land among the stars.’ She advises that the Grade 12 class of 2020 should strive to achieve their best – then reach even higher.

Emma Watson’s portrayal of Hermoine Granger in the Harry Potter series and her activism in the ‘HeForShe movement’ motivates Greta to live her life to the fullest and to make a difference, hence her favourite quote is from Dr Seuss, ‘Why fit in when you are born to stand out?’

Greta’s dream is to see South Africans displaying more tolerance toward their fellow human beings in order to create the South Africa Nelson Mandela envisioned..

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Makhonza BhekamandabaEdendale Technical High SchoolKwaZulu-Natal

Despite facing several challenges, which included almost losing his mother during the trial examination, he still managed to achieve 100% in Mathematics in September.

His inspiration came from the top Mathematics and Physical Science learner of 2018, David Mark Dodkins. In order to achieve his ambition of practising Actuarial Sciences, once he has completed his degree at UCT, he will live by the words of his role model, Sir Isaac Newton, ‘If I have seen further than any man, it is by standing upon the shoulders of giants.’ To this end, he attributes his success to those who have invested in him.

Makhonza would love to see more South Africans becoming ‘world players’ who could invest in entrepreneurship. He encourages the Grade 12 Class of 2020 to make sacrifices and to work hard from the first day.


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3rd

Manwadu Tshilidzi MaemuMbilwi High SchoolLimpopo

After overcoming the greatest challenge of her young life, the loss of her father in 2017, Manwadu Maemu set about honouring his memory by work-ing hard and following the teachings of the Prophet Shepherd Bushiri.

She achieved success by featuring in the Top 100 at the 2019 National Science Olympiad Competition. This achievement was attained through dedication and discipline – a lesson to the Grade 12s of 2020.

Manwadu’s intention is to study Medicine at the Uni-versity of Cape Town in 2020, and to establish an or-ganisation which will help those in need – especially women.

Her mother ensured that Manwadu developed qual-ities of resilience and selflessness.

She feels that South African women should pursue their dreams and achieve success. Manwadu lives by the words of TB Joshua, ‘Whatever is possible de-pends on your level of belief.’


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1st

Madelein Dippenaar Paarl Gymnasium High School Western Cape

From being in a farm school in Augrabies, Northern Cape, with a total learner enrolment of 30, to Paarl Gymnasium, 900 km away from home, Madelein found herself in a new environment where she shared her learning space with thirty learners in one classroom. She admits that it was an unsettling experience! Had it not been for her eldest sister, settling in would have been very difficult. Both Madelein’s parents were able to build a company from scratch and this motivated her to work exceptionally hard.

One of Madelein’s highlights was being afforded the opportunity to be one of two South African students to represent the country in the United States Space School in Houston, Texas in the year 2018.

Her advice to the class of 2020: ‘Enjoy every last minute of your final school year. Work hard to achieve the goals you have set yourself for 2020, but do not over exert yourself.

She has set her sights on studying Molecular Biology and Biotechnology at the University of Stellenbosch.

If she could change anything in the country it would most certainly be it would most certainly be to create smaller classrooms for optimal learning.

In the words of Stephen Hawking: ‘Intelligence is the ability to adapt to change’. This is Madelein’s mantra.

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Gary AllenRondebosch Boys’ High School Western Cape

Gary has found his parents to be an inspiration behind his many successes. They have taught him from an early age to work hard and give it his all. Gary’s greatest achievements at school included winning prizes in the University of Cape Town Mathematics Olympiad, the Eskom Science Expo. He also has behind him a string of awards obtained at his school for sporting and academic excellence.

His words of advice to the class of 2020: ‘Remember the bigger picture. If you work consistently throughout the year, you will find the finals less stressful!’

Gary’s passion for computers and technology has caused him to set his sights on pursuing Electrical Engineering at the University of Stellenbosch in 2020.

If he could change anything in South Africa, Gary is adamant that his priority would be the eradication of poverty as it afflicts millions of South Africans daily.

His favourite quotation is by Harriet Beecher Stowe: ‘Never give up, for that is just the place and time that the tide will turn.’


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3rd

Anuoluwa Esther MakindeMilnerton High School Western Cape

The greatest challenge that Anuoluma faced at school was finding the balance between her aca-demics and her netball. Developing good time man-agement skills helped her cover new work, do revi-sion and enjoy her netball without feeling too much pressure.

Anuoluma’s favourite quotes are: ‘With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible’ (Mat-thew 19:26) and ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me’. (Philippian 4:13)

She is extremely proud of having won a gold medal at the Cape Town High Schools’ Netball

finals in Grade 10 as well as having maintained the number one position in her grade from Grade 8 to Grade 12.

Her advice to this year’s Grade 12s is this: ‘Work as if it all depends on you and pray as if it all depends on God.’ She feels that they should heed their parents’ advice, resist peer pressure and make sacrifices that will benefit their future.

Anuoluma is excited to be studying Engineering Sci-ence this year as she can see the practical benefit her studies can have for people.


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Inportant Information for Learners’The following information will be of value

to Candidates who have not been fully

successful in the examination.

1. Re-checking and re-marking of scripts

a) Learners who are not satisfied with their

subject results for the 2019 National

Senior Certificate examination have

until 22 January 2020 to register for re-

marking, re-checking or viewing of the

script.

b) Application forms for re-checking and

re-marking are available at the District

offices, and the schools and centres

where candidates sat for the examination.

c) The fees (per subject) are:

- Re-mark: R112

- Re-Check: R27

- Viewing: R219

d) Viewing of scripts may be requested only

after a re-mark or re-check of results

has been done. The closing date for

applications is 7 days after the release of

re-mark or re-check results.

e) Candidates from no-fee schools, and

learners whose parents have applied for

and have been granted a concession on

the payment of schools fees, are exempt

from payment of fees for re-marking

and re-checking.

2. Withheld results

Why are my results withheld?

Results are withheld because of irregularities.

If your results are withheld?

a) Contact your school or district office to

request reasons for the withholding of the

results.

b) Appeal in writing if you are not satisfied with

the reasons provided for the results being

withheld.

3. June Examination 2019

Writing of the June examination by National

Senior Certificate Candidates.


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a) Candidates writing the November National

Senior Certificate examination, that do

not meet the requirements of the NSC

or meet the requirements of the NSC but

wish to improve their performance either

in the terms of the subject, or the type of

pass obtained, may register to write the

June examination.

b) If a candidate was indisposed due to

ill health or if there is a death in the

immediate family, or if for other special

reasons the candidate was unable to write

one or more question papers in the 2019

November examination, he or she may

register for the 2020 June examination.

c) The June examination is an examination

that is identical to the November National

Senior Certificate examination, and all

subjects offered in the NSC examination

will be offered in the June examination.

d) Candidates must register to write the

June examination and the criteria for

registration are as follows:

i. The learner must have written the

NSC examination

ii. The learner must have completed

his/her School-Based Assessment,

Practical Assessment Task, and

Language Oral marks in a previous

NSC examination.

iii. The learner may not register for a

subject with a practical component,

or for Languages, unless he has

previously registered for such a

subject, and has a mark for the PAT

component in that subject or in

the case of Languages, has an oral

mark.

e) The SBA, practical and oral marks obtained

in a previous NSC examination will be valid

and will be utilised in the resulting of this

examination opportunity.

f) A candidate who did not write or

complete the 2019 October/November

NSC examination in one more question

papers in a specific subject, must write

the examination in the entire subject in

the 2020 June examination, even though

he or she has been absent for one or more

examination question papers.

g) NSC Candidates that write the June

examination, will be allowed to combine

their subjects passed in the June

examination, based on the National

Senior Certificate requirements to obtain

a National Senior Certificate.


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h) The NSC candidates will write the

June examination and retain their NSC

qualification status.

i) The NSC candidates that write the June

examination, may register to write the

subsequent 2020 NSC examination in

November, if necessary.

Writing of the June examinations by and Multiple

Examination Opportunity Candidates:

a) A progressed learner who has does not

meet the requirements during the course

of the Grade 12 year, will be allowed an

opportunity to write the final National

Senior Certificate examination as a

Multiple Examination Opportunity (MEO)

Candidate.

b) MEO candidates must write three or

more subjects in the October/November

examination sitting and they will be

allowed to write the remaining subjects in

the subsequent June examination sitting.

c) MEO candidates must satisfy the following

criteria in order to be allowed to write the

June examination:

i) must be a progressed candidates;

ii) must have written a minimum of three

subjects, excluding Life Orientation,

in the previous November National

Senior Certificate examination;

iii) must have completed their School-

Based Assessment, Practical

Assessment Task and Language Oral

Assessment requirements in the

previous year; and

iv) Must not be absent for more than 20

(twenty) days without a valid reason

d) MEO candidates do not have to register

to write the June examination sitting, but

will be automatically transferred to the

subsequent June examination sitting on

the examination computer system.

e) MEO candidates that are absent, with a

valid reason, for one or more subjects in

the 2019 November examination sitting,

will be allowed to write the subjects for

which they were absent in the subsequent

June examination sitting.

f) MEO candidates that intend to re-write

a subject that they have written in the

November examination sitting, either

to obtain a pass or to improve their

performance, may do so in the subsequent

June examination sitting.


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g) MEO candidates may also write in the

November examination, following the

June examination.

h) MEO candidates that are found guilty of

an irregularity in one or more subjects

that they have written in the October/

November examination will be allowed to

write the remaining subjects in the June

examination sitting. The sanction period

for the implicated subject/s will still apply.

(a) What is the closing date for application?

The closing date for applications to register for

the May/June examination is 31 January 2020.

(b) Where and when do candidates register?

Registration is done by a candidate immediately

after receiving his/her results and at the centre

where he/she sat for the examination.

(c) Where could I access the NSC Supplementary

Examination Timetable?

The timetable could be downloaded at www.

education.gov.za.

4. Alternative options

Candidates who do not qualify to write the in

May/June 2020 examination, have the following

options:

a) Re-enrol for the NSC at a school, provided

that the candidate is younger than 21 years

of age.

b) Register as a part-time candidate at a Public

Adult Education Centre, provided that the

candidate is older than 21 years of age.

c) Register for vocational education and training

at a Further Education and Training college.

d) Register for the Senior Certificate (SC). This

new policy for adults and out-of-school

learners was published in August 2014. In line

with this policy adults, who are 21 years of age

and older and who have no previous credits,

are allowed to write the Senior Certificate

examinations. The SC is based on the

Curriculum and Assessment Policy Statement

(CAPS), the curriculum that is currently being

offered in schools.


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5. Second Chance Matric Programme

The aim of the Second Chance Matric Programme

is to provide support to learners who have not

met the requirements for the National Senior

Certificate (NSC) or the Senior Certificate (SC),

thereby meeting the goals of the National

Development Programme (NDP) and the sector,

thus increasing learner retention.

Learners who can enrol for the 2nd Chance

Programme:

Second Opportunity Examination Candidates:

Learners who wrote the NSC the previous year

and qualify to write the next Examination in May/

June 2020.

Progressed Learners: Learners who wrote the

NSC but did not sit for all 6 subjects (multiple

options) and will write the examinations for the

outstanding subjects in June 2020.

Senior Certificate Examination Candidates:

Learners registered to write the Senior Certificate

examinations in June.

NSC Examinations Part-time candidates:

Learners who attempted the NSC

examinations post-2008 and will write the

examinations in November 2020.

Requirements for further studies

The minimum requirements for a candidate to

obtain an NSC are that a candidate should achieve

40% in three subjects, one of which is an official

language at Home Language level, and 30% in

three subjects.

The requirements to be admitted to a tertiary

institution?

(a) Higher Certificate

The minimum admission requirement is a National

Senior Certificate with a minimum of 30% in the

language of learning and teaching of the higher

education institution as certified by Umalusi.

Institutional and programme requirements may

need additional combinations or recognised NSC

subjects and levels of achievement.


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(b) Diploma

The minimum admission requirement is the

National Senior Certificate with a minimum of

30% in the language of learning and teaching of

the higher education institution as certified by

Umalusi, coupled with an achievement rating

of 3 (moderate achievement, 40% - 49%) or

better in four recognised 20-credit subjects.

Institutional and programme requirements may

need additional combinations of recognised NSC

subjects and levels of achievement.

(c) Bachelor’s Degree

To meet the minimum admission requirements to

a Bachelor’s Degree study at a higher education

institution, a candidate must obtain, in addition to

the National Senior Certificate, an achievement

rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50% - 59%)

or better in four subjects.

Congratulations to the Class of

2019!


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Contact Details for Examination Related Queries

PROVINCE OFFICIAL TELEPHONE NUMBER

Eastern Cape Mr EM Mabona (043) 604 7709

Free State Mr K Basjan (051) 404 8318

Gauteng Mr B Ngubane (011) 355 0307

KwaZulu-Natal Mr R Penniston (031) 327 0245 / (031) 327 044

Limpopo Mr NW Mphahlele (015) 290 7627

Mpumalanga Mr C Manyabeane (013) 766 0006

Northern Cape Ms P Phuzi (053) 839 6302

North West Mr D Moroeng (018) 388 0803

Western Cape Ms T Singh (021) 467 2945


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Notes


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A System on the Rise

The fear and anxiety has vanished,The little bulbs in our children’s

minds are lighting up,The whole path is illuminated,We know where we are going,

We are surely a System on a Rise,The DBE is on the move,

Watch the Space!


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Thank you to all our Sponsors


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Private Bag X895, Pretoria, 0001Telephone: 012 357 3000

Fax: 012 323 0601

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All National Senior Certificate Reports are available for download at:

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